Alejandro hails from the very south of Spain, and grew up in the sherry-producing town of El Puerto de Santa María in Cadiz. He traded beachside barbecues for the buzz of the Spanish capital, where he enjoys promoting his country and its diverse cuisine at every opportunity.

Lauren grew up in an Italian-American family where 3-hour meals were the norm. After 10 years in the restaurant industry, she moved to Spain where she launched her popular Spanish food blog, Spanish Sabores, and soon after led groups on the first Devour Madrid food tours.

Enchanted by the country’s exhilarating culture and cuisine, James has written about Spain for international publications, including the Guardian and the UK Sunday Times. He hosts a popular YouTube channel about Spain, and has appeared on the BBC and British Channel 4. A wine lover, he is WSET Level 3 certified.

Owen fell in love with Barcelona on a weekend break and vowed to return to live here. He did so 6 years later with his Catalan girlfriend—now wife—and is never happier than when sat at his wife’s favorite market bar—incidentally, a stop on one of Devour Barcelona’s tours!

Courtney fell in love with Spain the minute she set foot in this magical country in 2007. She has an intense love for Spanish wine and food… and Javier Bardem. She’s always on the lookout for the next best tapa to go along with a refreshing caña, and dreams of buying a ruin in Andalucía with her husband Dani one day.

Having lived in seven countries across Europe and Asia, Dale fell in love with the Spanish lifestyle and hasn’t looked back since he moved here. A true foodie at heart, when he isn’t eating tapas with friends or finding the best pastries for afternoon merienda, he loves to refine his own baking skills using influences from international cuisines in his creations.

As the daughter of a barbecue master and a pseudo-vegetarian, Amy’s culinary obsessions run deep. She spent time in Galicia before settling down in Madrid, where you’ll usually find her browsing the bottles of a local bodega or ogling the produce at the weekend farmer’s market.

After studying in Andalusia, Jaimie made sure he was on the first possible flight back to Seville—the day after graduation! Many years later, he is fully immersed in Spain’s culinary world and has shown thousands of guests the secrets of sherry and tapas.

A passionate food and wine lover, Lior is a trained chef who studied culinary arts at Barcelona’s prestigious Hofmann School of Hospitality.

Ashley got hooked on the Spanish language, culture, and food while studying in Madrid—and basically never left! A lover of dogs and books, she can be found exploring the bars and restaurants of Spain’s capital city, and the mountains and countryside that surround it.

Since 2005, Cyra has lived in the UK, Portugal and Spain working as a professional tour guide. But it was Seville’s charm that captured her heart, and she hasn’t looked back since moving to her favorite city for food, wine and quality of life.

Katie turned down a full-time job at a newspaper to live in Spain and hasn’t looked back! With a background in journalism and communication, she became marketing director at a startup in Seville. Then, after a six-year love affair with the south of Spain, she moved to Madrid to experience the thrill of a larger city.

Born in Toyota, Japan but raised near San Francisco, California, Mayu loves the madrileño lifestyle and culture. She finds pleasure in the little things, whether it be a cute interaction with a Spanish abuela or a quaint alley that she’s never seen before. This country, she says, is full of wonderful surprises.